DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:DBX - US26210C1045 - Common Stock
30.815 USD
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Overall DBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DBX against 281 industry peers in the Software industry. DBX scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. DBX scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DBX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
DBX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years DBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.46%, DBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.53% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 52.97%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBX is significantly above the industry average of 11.92%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.97%) for DBX is below the current ROIC(52.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.46% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 52.97% |
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.16%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
DBX's Operating Margin of 22.67% is amongst the best of the industry. DBX outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
DBX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DBX has a better Gross Margin (81.35%) than 85.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.16% | ||
| GM | 81.35% |
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DBX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DBX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for DBX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
DBX has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
DBX has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: DBX underperforms 65.48% of its industry peers.
DBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.00. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DBX would need 3.00 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.00, DBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC5.28
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
DBX has a Current Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBX has a Current ratio of 0.60. This is amonst the worse of the industry: DBX underperforms 89.32% of its industry peers.
DBX has a Quick Ratio of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DBX's Quick ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DBX is outperformed by 89.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.32% over the past year.
DBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.64% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.44% in the past year.
DBX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DBX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.92% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, DBX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of DBX.
DBX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBX is cheaper than 87.54% of the companies in the same industry.
DBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.53.
88.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
DBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
DBX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBX is cheaper than 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DBX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for DBX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:DBX (11/13/2025, 9:50:10 AM)
30.815
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.64%
Inst Owner Change0.92%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-1.46%
Market Cap8.32B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)485.40M
Analysts50.53
Price Target28.32 (-8.1%)
Short Float %10.37%
Short Ratio5.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.38%
Min EPS beat(2)11.32%
Max EPS beat(2)11.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.53%
Min EPS beat(4)11.32%
Max EPS beat(4)15.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.93%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.35%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)9.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.53 | ||
| P/S | 3.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.22 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.88
EY9.35%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY9.49%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY10.73%
OCF(TTM)3.34
OCFY10.85%
SpS9.39
BVpS-4.84
TBVpS-6.67
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.46% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 62.12% | ||
| ROIC | 52.97% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 22.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.16% | ||
| GM | 81.35% | ||
| FCFM | 35.23% |
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
ROICexc(3y)69.99%
ROICexc(5y)80.12%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.07%
ROCE(5y)17.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.6%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 6.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 183.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score4
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC5.28
Cap/Depr(3y)17.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)165.94%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 1Y12.3%
EBIT growth 3Y16.58%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.01%
EBIT Next 3Y6.3%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y19.21%
FCF growth 3Y7.53%
FCF growth 5Y17.4%
OCF growth 1Y16.65%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y11.09%
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBX.
What is the valuation status for DBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?
DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 10.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -6.37.